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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 6: Organ Book

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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 6: Organ Book

Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 6: Organ Book

Spain 1650-1710

Ed. James Dalton

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The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publication.
The presentation is both scholarly and practical; all of the music has been newly edited from the earliest surviving sources according to a systematic editorial method that preserves as many features of the original notation as possible while making it fully accessible to modern players. In every volume, an informative Introduction sets the music in historical context. There are also helpful sections on Ornamentation and Registration, and a Critical Commentary giving detailed information on the sources.

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Series: Faber Edition: Early Organ Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-50776-X
ISBN13: 978-0-571-50776-4
UPC: 9780571507768
SKU: 12-057150776X

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Why we love this

This volume stands out for its editorial integrity; the music is presented from the earliest surviving sources with minimal editorial intervention, so students encounter early organ music as composers and performers actually knew it. The inclusion of ornamentation and registration guidance alongside a critical commentary transforms what could be a dusty historical collection into a genuinely usable teaching tool that respects both scholarship and playability.

What to expect

Early organ music breathes with architectural clarity; voices unfold in counterpoint against a harmonic foundation that feels both logical and unexpected. These pieces reward patient, articulate playing that honors the architecture of each phrase and the subtle color shifts registration permits.

Who it's for

Organists preparing repertoire for recital or liturgical performance will appreciate the breadth and scholarly foundation this volume provides. Students transitioning from modern organ music to early literature will find the historical context and editorial transparency invaluable for understanding stylistic conventions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the ornamentation section before tackling pieces that employ turns, trills, or other decorative figures; understanding period conventions will clarify how to voice and pace these embellishments.
  • Consult the registration guidance for each piece; early organ music relies on specific stop combinations to articulate phrasing and harmonic structure in ways that modern intuition might miss.
  • Read the critical commentary for your chosen pieces to understand the source manuscript and any editorial decisions; this context prevents misinterpreting notation quirks as compositional ambiguity.

How to use it

Incorporate pieces from this collection into recitals exploring the evolution of organ idiom across two centuries. These works also serve liturgical contexts well, particularly during seasons when historical authenticity and musical substance both matter.

Skills your students will build

  • reading early organ notation and understanding editorial conventions
  • executing period ornamentation with historical accuracy
  • interpreting stop indications and planning registration changes
  • analyzing counterpoint and harmonic function in Baroque and Renaissance contexts
  • performing from scholarly editions that preserve original notation

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